Danbatta, Others Extol Retiring Deputy Director, Jerry Ugwu (Photos)

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Danbatta, Others Extol Retiring Deputy Director, Jerry UgwuExecutive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta and other staff of the Commission, have commended the dedication, hard work and outstanding work ethics demonstrated by Jerry Ugwu, a Deputy Director, who recently retired from the service of the Commission.

Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs of NCC, made this known in a statement on July 12, 2021.

Ugwu, a seasoned lawyer who has been described by all as a role model to many staff members of the Commission, exited the telecoms regulatory agency, at the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.

Jerry Ugwu, the retired Head, Legal Registry, NCC during the valedictory session.

He joined NCC in 2010 as Chief of Staff in the office of Executive Vice Chairman and has moved through the ranks, culminating in his last-held position as Head, Legal Registry Unit in the Legal and Regulatory Services (LRS) Department of the Commission,

Speaking at the valedictory session organised by the Commission in his honour in Abuja recently, Danbatta described the celebrant as a dedicated and exemplary staff with excellent work ethics.

Adeleke Adewolu, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC (representing the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta) at the event.

Represented by NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Adeleke Adewolu, Danbatta said Ugwu made significant impact in various capacities where he served in the Commission, adding that his dedication to work and gentleman posture are well acknowledged by Management.

Danbatta said;

Jerry Ugwu is a pleasant personality; reserved but resourceful. He is a gentleman who is contented and has served the Commission creditably in the past one decade. We, therefore, wish you happy retirement.

Earlier in her opening address, Director, LRS, Josephine Amuwa, said Ugwu “served meritoriously in various capacities over the years and contributed his quota to the growth of the telecoms sector.”

Josephine Amuwa, Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, NCC at the event.

She expressed that Jerry’s great personal attributes, such as his analytical skills, deep understanding of the Law, devotion and dedication to work will stand him in good stead in his future endeavours, saying that all the staff of Legal and Regulatory Services Department, will surely miss him, particularly his calm disposition to work.

Ugwu’s wife; Ugwu; Adewolu and Amuwa at the event.

Amuwa expressed;

This is a day of celebration not only for all you have accomplished but also for all the possibilities that will be unfolding before you. Congratulations! We pray that the Almighty God give you the wisdom and strength needed to fulfill all your personal aspirations, post-retirement. Enjoy the new chapter of your life and enjoy being your own boss; say ‘Goodbye!’ to tension and ‘Hello!’ to your pension.

In his remarks, Ugwu thanked the Commission for the opportunity given to him to serve his country and also appreciated his colleagues for orgainsing a befitting retirement.

Ugwu (6th from left) and his wife (5th from left), flanked by Directors in the Commission at the event.

He noted;

I am humbled to hear all these good comments that have been said about me and I am grateful to all of you for organising this valedictory party in my honour.

The valediction was attended both physically and virtually by senior management staff including NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Ubale Maska; directors, deputy directors, assistant directors and other members of staff of the Commission, as well as family members.

Ugwu (6th from left) and his wife (5th from left), flanked by Deputy Directors in the Commission at the event.

They took turns to rain encomiums on the celebrant and wished well in retirement.

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